Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Cast in bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique, a double-spouted oil lamp featuring a ringed handle, machined base and twin, slightly flared wick spouts. The rounded lamp body has a tiered raised tondo with large central fill hole and slightly raised foot with 8 distinct circular machined rings. Oil lamps such as this were filled with olive oil, had wicks placed inside the spouts, and were used to light homes, shops, holy places, and many other locations throughout the Roman world; in fact, they were among the most ubiquitous objects in antiquity. Enveloped in verdigris, forest green, and russet brown patina, this is a truly exceptional example from the Roman Empire! Size: 6" L x 3.5" W (15.2 cm x 8.9 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002

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  • Condition: Intact and quite excellent.

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